Sobha Orbis, Motor City: Apartments from AED 985,000 Across a Six-Tower Community
Sobha Orbis is a six-tower residential project by Sobha Realty in Motor City, Dubai. Construction began in June 2024 with handover scheduled for December 2028, putting this firmly in off-plan territory with roughly two and a half years remaining until completion.
Motor City: What the Location Actually Means
Motor City sits on the outer residential belt of Dubai, built around the Dubai Autodrome circuit. It is a largely self-contained community with its own retail, food, and recreational infrastructure. The district connects to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), which puts Downtown Dubai around 25 to 30 minutes away and Dubai Marina around 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Motor City has the feel of a low-rise suburban district, and Sobha Orbis at six towers shifts that density profile significantly. For investors, the community's self-contained character tends to appeal to tenants who prioritize lifestyle amenities and living space over proximity to the CBD.
What AED 985,000 to AED 1,700,000 Gets You Here
The price range runs from AED 985,000 to AED 1,700,000, and the spread reflects a genuine difference in unit type, not just floor level.
AED 985,000 is the entry point for a one-bedroom apartment across Towers A, B, C, E, F, and G. One-bedroom unit sizes range from around 536 sq ft to around 640 sq ft depending on layout and tower.
Two-bedroom pricing divides into two tiers. Towers B and G price two-bedrooms from AED 1,100,000, while Towers A, C, and F pitch theirs at AED 1,700,000. The difference tracks size, with the higher-priced units reaching around 1,000 sq ft.
For a buyer choosing between configurations, the AED 985K to AED 1.1M range is where the widest selection sits. The AED 1.7M two-bedrooms are the top end of what Sobha Orbis offers.
One- and Two-Bedroom Apartments
All units across Sobha Orbis are apartments. The development offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations across six towers, with multiple layout variants per floor plate.
One-bedroom buyers tend to fall into two groups: investors targeting rental yield in a mid-market community, and first-time off-plan buyers using the phased payment plan to manage cash flow. Two-bedroom buyers are typically small families or couples who want an additional room without the cost and commitment of the villa market.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Green Space | Landscaped Gardens |
| Food & Retail | Cafe and Restaurants, Retail Facilities |
The indoor pool is the standout here. It functions year-round in a climate where outdoor pools are uncomfortable for much of the summer. The on-site cafe, restaurants, and retail give residents a reasonable degree of self-sufficiency. Taken together, the amenity set is practical rather than resort-oriented, targeting a resident whose primary priorities are fitness, convenience, and outdoor green access.
December 2028 Handover: Two Years of Off-Plan Exposure
Completion is set for December 2028. For a buyer entering today, that means approximately 30 months of off-plan holding before the asset delivers. For investors, the 2028 timeline provides a window to prepare for the rental market. For end-users, the gap allows time to manage existing housing without urgency.
Getting In at 20%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 60% |
| Handover | 20% |
For a one-bedroom at AED 985,000, the 20% down payment comes to AED 197,000. The remaining AED 591,000 spreads across construction instalments, with a final AED 197,000 due at handover.
The 20/60/20 structure means most of the purchase price clears during the construction period, with a final equal instalment at delivery.